Overview

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced formal recognition, saying the aim is to restore hope and advance a two-state solution.
• Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa recognizes Palestine and stands ready to collaborate on a peaceful future for both peoples, as reported by Sky News.
• Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese framed the decision as part of a coordinated effort with Canada and the UK to inject momentum into a two-state framework.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the recognitions, pledged to fight calls for Palestinian statehood at the United Nations, and said he will address the General Assembly before meeting President Donald Trump afterward.
• Twenty-five U.S. Republican lawmakers warned of punitive measures against France, the UK, Canada and Australia if they proceed during the UN General Assembly, arguing recognition rewards terrorism.